Velvets Edge

Chip and Kelly continue answering your sex and dating questions. This weeks topics cover polyamory, how to spice things up in a long term relationship, how to use lube and favorite sexual positions. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to intuitive tarot carot reader and energy healer, Holly D Ramey about what is happening in the universe right now. 2020 has been an insane year, but according to astrologers and energy healers, this is no mistake. Holly explains what is really going on. Socials: @hollydrameyWebsite: hollydramey.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip answer your questions about sex and dating. This week's topics include how to sext, how long before dating should become exclusive, is the "big bush" making a comeback and more. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly records a phone call with dear friend, Cassidy Bentley asking for advice on teaching young girls they are beautiful as they are. Cassidy shares two daughters with country music star, Dierks Bentley and Kelly is now dating a man with two young daughters. Kelly asks Cassidy advice on finding the balance between feeling good on the outside while teaching the girls to love who they are on the inside. The women also discuss their own personal insecurities and inner critics that having young girls around has made them face. socials: @cassrunsboston17 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip answer listener emails about protocol for re-entry into “normal” life after quarantine. They also reach through the Act Casual email inbox while drinking tequila.Email: actcasual@velvetsedge.comFollow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to the founders of one of her favorite beauty brands (@co2lift), Lana and Terry Kerr about being black in America. The group talks about how to openly and kindly discuss the topic of racism, white privilege and change; all while learning from each other about where the disconnects have happened in our country and how we can all unite for the greater good. Socials: @co2liftWebsite: https://co2lift.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Wake Forrest Professor and PhD, Dr. Gregory Parks about the psychology of haters and why haters hate. While it is often heard that "haters gonna hate," the two discuss the emotional connection to hate, where it typically comes from in people and how it often has nothing to actually do with the object of their hate. This can be applied to social media trolls, inequality of all kinds, politics and even your co-worker or frenemy. Dr. Parks Article "The Psycology of Haters" from Huffington Post. Socials and website: gregoryparks.netTwitter: @blackjdphdInstagram: @thealpharevolution Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly speaks to the current multiple crises happening in the United States and gives references of places to help make a change. Socials: @blklivesmatter@colorofchange@mvmnt4blklives@mnfreedomfund@velvetsedge Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to up and coming country music sensation, Caylee Hammack. Caylee talks isolation life and the things that are bringing her peace, as well as the new business that she and her band started to keep them working until road life starts again. Socials: @cayleehammackwebsite: http://www.cayleehammack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the recent re-openings of many places after the coronavirus isolation period, how they feel about re-entry and what precautions they are taking. They also answer a listener email about a friendship breakup. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to author of Playing Big, Tara Mohr about why women criticizing other women is still so prevalent in our society. Tara gives insight into who the criticism is actually about (hint: It's usually NOT the person being criticized) and offers insight for all women on realizing their own dreams, desires and healing to gain the fulfillment they are truly seeking. Socials:@tarasophiamohr Website: taramohr.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to co-host of the Bobby Bones Show and fellow podcaster, Amy Brown. The women have a little therapy session while talking openly about the emotional roller coasters of quarantine and the things Amy has learned not only about her children, but also about herself. She gives tips on some tricks that have helped her calm her fears, as well as grow in her relationships. Socials:@radioamyLinks:4 Things with Amy Brown Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just what the world needs: a planet going in retrograde. Kelly and Chip discuss the effects of a planet being in retrograde and why it may actually not be a bad thing. Even if you roll your eyes at all things astrology, some of their research here may surprise you and remind you why it’s important to always #actcasual!Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy Williams is a singer/songwriter most famously known for her part in the former duo, The Civil Wars. Joy talks about what life looks like after reaching some of your biggest dreams and also seeing them fall apart. She describes her latest project, Front Porch, and taking a break and getting back to what she loves has made some of her best music yet. Joy also explains why drinking with Adele and tattoos go hand in hand. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to badass country music singer, Lindsay Ell about the inequalities for women in country music and why that happened. She also tells Kelly why she will never feel like she is done learning how to play guitar and what dating has looked like for her in quarantine.Socials: @lindsayell Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the prevalence of hook ups happening with exes during quarantine. They also give their thoughts on this as a good idea or bad idea. Then the duo answers a listener email about not getting out of sweats in front of your significant other during quarantine.Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Nashville’s go to guy for epic wedding planning, Hugh Howser of H Three Events. Hugh gives advice on any bride dealing with wedding planning during the coronavirus pandemic. He also educates any bride on the best ways to throw the wedding you want. As a little bonus, he also gives his tips for the best at home tan.Socials: @hughhowser Website: hthreeevents.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Brandon Lancaster, the lead singer of LANCO about his take on coronavirus and how all the guys in the band are staying positive. He also talks about what he misses most about his music career and interacting with fans while they are isolating at home. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to real food advocate and owner of Pinewood Kitchen, Mee McCormick about how she saved her life with food and is now teaching others to do the same. Mee has written two books detailing how food affects our bodies and how we can heal ourselves by balancing our guts. Her restaurant is all organic, biodynamic and grown on her own farm. It's southern food done good for you and it's redefining how "healthy" food looks and tastes. Books:My Pinewood Kitchen: https://rstyle.me/+hrX1K4toCGwPl1FiQDfAZgMy Kitchen Cure: https://rstyle.me/+mWfGGI-t9nEeI2eEdusn0AFollow Mee: Facebook:@meemccormickInstagram @meeemccormick (three E's. That's not a typo)Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to stand up comedian and host of the J-Train and You Up? podcast, Jared Freid. Jared rants about his coronavirus isolation pet peeves, the transition of moving in with his girlfriend and the Bachelor’s Listen To Your Heart. Follow: @jaredfreidPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jtrain-podcast/id672249013https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u-up/id1313996383 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.